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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.47, 700.79 and 403.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.47, 700.79 and 403.83 is: 606.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.47 : 700.79 = 403.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.47/700.79 = 403.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.47x = 700.79 × 403.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.47x = 282,998.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,998.01/466.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.68

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